McAlister’s Deli held its grand opening ceremony this morning, April 23.

WARSAW — McAlister’s Deli in Warsaw held its grand opening this morning, April 23. The restaurant, located at 1130 Lake City Highway, is the 25th McAlister’s location in Indiana.

Approximately 70 people lined up before 10:30 a.m., with a line already forming before 10 a.m. The first 50 guests in line received a meal prize, entitling each winner to one free lunch or dinner including an entrée, a beverage and a cookie.

Mayor Joe Thallemer and members of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce were present at the restaurant’s opening and ribbon cutting ceremony.

Southern Rock Restaurants owns 74 McAlister’s Deli franchises. David Blackburn, CEO for Southern Rock Restaurants, said three more franchises are set to open in Indiana this year, with one location being in Elkhart.

The Warsaw location is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

McAlister’s Deli offers several items on its menu, including handcrafted sandwiches, fresh salads, giant stuffed spuds and its famous sweet tea.

The franchise’s other nearby locations include Fort Wayne, South Bend and Mishawaka.